Online Tools - Wikispaces

What Should I be able to do on Wikispaces by the end of this class?

Wikispaces provides a secure space for students to find and contribute knowledge. To do this, you should be able to:

• Access wikispaces on your computer in a way that does not require you to enter a password for every visit.
• Browse through a wikispace using the sidebar. In our class wikispace, you should be able to find work done by previous sections of your class.
• Edit an existing wikispace page, including adding text, graphics, and other media such as videos.
• Leave your signature on a page.
• Create and link pages by (1) using the "New Page" command on the sidebar or (2) creating an "empty" page link while you are editing a wikispace page.
• Use the discussion forum for each page to engage in relevant conversations.

Resources For Learning to Use Wikispaces

• What's a Wiki Video - You've probably already seen this video explaining the idea of a wiki.
• Introductory Vidcasts - These videos were produced by wikispaces. The first one starts when you reach the page, so plug in your ear phones.
• The Wikispaces Help Page - This page summarizes how edit wikispaces.
• The Wikispaces Help function. - Located at the top right of each page, and includes videos of common operations.

• Quick Wikispaces Tutorial - A fifteen minute tutorial that takes you through creating a wikispace, editing, organizing, and linking a wikispace page, adding graphics and media to a wikispace page, and designating your space as a k12 site to eliminate ads.